Venue: Simmons & Simmons LLP, Citypoint, 1 Ropemaker Street, London, EC2Y 9SS

Speakers: Sir Robin Knowles CBE, Chief Master Marsh, Ed Crosse of Simmons & Simmons LLP, and Natalie Osafo of Stewarts LLP

Venue: Hogan Lovells International LLP, Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FG

Speakers: Chloe Carpenter QC and Nik Yeo of Fountain Court

‘Autumn Splendor Party’

The Crypt (Bleeding Heart), 14 Ely Place, London EC1N 6RY

Venue:  This seminar will now be held as a Zoom Webinar, details of how to join the meeting will be emailed to delegates.  

Time:  6-7pm, followed by networking drinks

Speakers:  Marie Demetriou QC and Gerard Rothschild, Brick Court Chambers

Venue: Slaughter and May, One Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8YY

Time: 6-7pm, followed by networking drinks

Speaker:  Richard Gillis QC, One Essex Court

Almost regardless of jurisdiction or arbitral institution, fraud lawyers dislike arbitration.  Why and what, if anything, can be done about it?

Venue: Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, Exchange House, Primrose St,
             London EC2A 2EG
Date:  Wednesday 11 March 2020
Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm

Guest Speaker: Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE

Venue: Slaughter and May, One Bunhill row, London EC1Y 8YY

Time: 6-7pm followed by networking drinks

Speaker: Edmund Nourse QC, One Essex Court

Please note - The deadline for booking the whole series of lectures is 15 January 2020.  In order to receive the member rate, the booking must be made with the Member's LSLA registered email address.  If paying by bank transfer, please use the booking reference number as the payment reference.

Law Society Hall, Chancery Lane

6.45pm for 7.30pm  

All members and their guests are invited to the flagship event of the Association’s year, the Annual Dinner, which will once again be held at the Law Society Hall in Chancery Lane, WC2 on the evening of Wednesday 20 November 2019.  

Venue:  Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Speaker:  Andrew Ayres QC, Maitland Chambers

With several recent key decisions on vicarious liability and more on their way, Andrew will draw together the threads and seek to make sense of them for a better understanding of the law in this important and practical area.

Ticket price:  Members £20.00, non-members £25.00

This year’s Junior LSLA Champions' event will be a bowling night at All Star Lanes.  

Enough is enough?  Setting aside a judgement for fraud

Venue: Hogan Lovells LLP

Speakers:  Neil Hext QC and Tom Shepherd, 4 New Square

Please note - in order to receive the member rate, the booking must be made with the Member's LSLA registered email address.  If paying by bank transfer, please use the booking reference number as the payment reference.

Litigation and Arbitration:  What can junior practitioners in these fields learn from each other?

Kindly hosted by White and Case LLP, the Junior LSLA is pleaseed to collaborate with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Young Members' Group (CIArb YMG) in organising this seminar for junior members of the litigation and arbitration professions.

Venue:  Hogan Lovells, Atlantic House, 40 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FG
Time:  7.00pm for 7.30pm

Venue:  Slaughter and May

Speaker:  Sonia Tolaney QC (One Essex Court)

In this seminar, Sonia Tolaney QC will examine recent banking and insolvency decisions and litigation trends in the financial sector.

Further details in the attached flyer.

Securing Costs:  recent developments in litigation funding, DBAs, security for costs and non-party costs orders

Venue:  Hogan Lovells International LLP

Speakers:  Benjamin Williams QC, Stephen Innes and Ben Smiley (4 New Square)

Banquet at the Crypt

14 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, EC1N 8SJ

Drinks reception:         6:30pm
Dinner:                         7:30pm
Dress code:                 Lounge suits/Cocktail dresses   

Venue:  Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Speakers:  Colin Passmore (Simmons & Simmons LLP), Bankim Thanki QC and Tamara Oppenheimer (Fountain Court)

Venue:  Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Speaker:  Patrick Lawrence QC and Paul Fisher (4 New Square)

Date:     Wednesday 3 October 2018, 6.30pm, followed by drinks, canapés and networking

Venue:   Fladgate LLP, 16 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5DG

Kindly hosted by Stewarts, we are pleased to announce the details of the next Junior LSLA Seminar as part of our series of events aimed at junior members of the profession.

A Slice of Summer 

Venue: Enoteca da Luca, Devonshire Square, EC2M 4YH 

Time: From 6.30pm

 All members and their guests are invited to the Junior LSLA’s Summer Party at Enoteca da Luca, Devonshire Square. 

Speakers:  Graham Chapman QC and Shail Patel - 4 New Square

Graham Chapman QC and Shail Patel will discuss reilef and enforcement in commercial fraud cases and provide up to date analysis of recent developments and trends in the Business and Property Courts, in relation remedies, relief and enforcement in commercial fraud litigation.

Lord Neuberger - One Essex Court

Lord Neuberger will discuss the challenges currently facing the judiciary and refelct on his time in the Supreme Court.

Venue:  Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, Exchange House, Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EG

Time: 6-7pm, followed by drinks

Venue:  Hogan Lovells
Time:  7.00pm for 7.30pm
Guest Speaker: Mr Justice Robin Knowles CBE

Thursday 1 February 2018 at Hogan Lovells LLP

Ben Elkington QC and Helen Evans – 4 New Square Chambers 

Tuesday 12 December 2017 at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Wednesday 15 November 2017 at Hogan Lovells LLP

Jonathan Nash QC and Peter de Verneuil Smith – 3 Verulum Buildings

Tanner Warehouse
50 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3UD 

Drinks: 6:30pm
Dinner: 7:30pm 

Dress code: Lounge suits/Cocktail dresses

27 September 2017, 6.30pm - 11pm

Venue:  The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8EP

Join us on the top floors of The Gherkin and enjoy panoramic views from one of the most iconic venues in the City.  You will make your way to 39^th and 40^th floors, where drinks and food will be served in our exclusive area, for a party with a view! 

Wednesday 12 July 2017 at Slaughter and May

“Freezing Orders: Practical guidance on obtaining, resisting, policing and enforcing them"

Nathan Pillow QC – Essex Court Chambers

All members and their guests are invited to the Junior LSLA’s “Aloha” Summer BBQ in the Polynesian paradise marquee at The Brewery on Chiswell Street. Served with a cocktail upon arrival, guests will be treated to a fantastic “Tiki” BBQ menu, unlimited drinks*, and the opportunity to engage with a network of their peers. 

Wednesday 24 May 2017 at Slaughter and May

Wednesday 10 May 2017 at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

We are delighted to announce the third Junior LSLA and Brick Court Poker Evening, kindly hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills.

We are pleased to announce that the London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA) and JUSTICE will be hosting a panel debate chaired by Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, with closing remarks from the Right Honourable Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury (President of the Supreme Court), to consider diversity in the senior judiciary and in the Courts of Eng

Non-members: £25.00

Non-members: £25.00

Monday 28 November 2016 – Herbert Smith Freehills

“‘Recent Developments in Banking Law (2016)”

Carousel, 71 Blandford Street, Marylebone, London W1 8AB

Drinks:  7pm
Dinner:  8pm

Dress code:  Lounge suits/Cocktail dresses 

This year, members and their guests are invited to celebrate life at our Junior LSLA ‘Day of the Dead’ Autumn Bash. 

Venue: Allen & Overy, One Bishops Square, London E1 6AD 

"Around the World in 80 Fines: Common concerns and practical tips for dealing with multi-jurisdictional investigations"

Non-members: £90.00

Please note - in order to receive the member rate, the booking must be made with the registered email address of the member 

This seminar will address questions on the future of the judiciary and the opportunities available for junior solicitors and barristers to join the bench later in their careers.

Kindly hosted by Slaughter and May, our panel for this event will be: 

HMS Belfast, The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2JH 

From 6.30pm with barbecue starting at 7pm. 

“Modern litigation & Disclosure: the explosion of data, the adversarial system and costs management”, the seminar is intended to give practical, experience-based insights from leading practitioners and Master Matthews.

Venue - Inner Temple Parliament Chamber, London EC4Y 7HL.

Kindly hosted by Ashurst LLP, we are pleased to announce the details of the next Junior LSLA Seminar as part of our series of events targeted at junior members of the profession.

Whether you’re on the fast track to partnership or just starting to make yourself known, there will be something for you. 

Tuesday 17 May 2016 at Simmons & Simmons

“Courts and Litigation in 2016 and beyond”

The Hon Mr Justice Birss and Ed Crosse

Informal dinner after AGM - Guest Speaker: Mr Justice Birss

Kindly hosted by Simmons & Simmons LLP, we are pleased to announce the details of the next Junior LSLA Seminar as part of our series of events targeted at junior members of the profession.

Thursday 14 January 2016 at Hogan Lovells
“The Privacy Paradox: can privacy law cope with emerging technology?”
Timothy Pitt-Payne QC – 11 King’s Bench Walk Chambers

Monday 30 November 2015 at Herbert Smith Freehills
“Current Issues in Documentary Evidence”
Charles Hollander QC – Brick Court Chambers
Charles Hollander QC from Brick Court Chambers will consider current issues and recent case law developments relating to privilege, disclosure and documentary evidence.

Zetter Bar & Lounge

St John's Square, 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M 5RJ 

Champagne Reception - 7:00pm

Dinner served - 8:00pm

A Brave New World: social media, marketing and new technology, the challenges and opportunities for junior solicitors

Please join us for our summer seminar kindly hosted by Slaughter and May followed by drinks and canapés on their roof terrace (weather permitting).

Nick Bacon QC from 4 New Square will provide us with an Update on Costs. Nick is one of the leading silks in the costs field, and in recent months has been involved in both Coventry v Lawrence  and the Mitchell  litigation, and will provide an update on recent developments in costs.

Hodge Malek QC from 39 Essex Chambers will speak about recent developments in Evidence and Disclosure – Hodge is author of leading text books in these areas (he edits Phipson on Evidence, and is also the co-author of Matthews and Malek on Disclosure).

SUSHISAMBA
38th floor, East Terrace, 110 Bishopsgate

6.30pm – 11pm

Members and their guests are invited to the LSLA Summer Party on the 38th floor of the Heron Tower for supper with a view!

“Well Begun is half Done – How to get off to a Flying Start” 

Jo Box (Brick Court), David Kearns (Expert Investigations), Tom Davey (QLP Legal), Leigh Callaway (Irwin Mitchell LLP) 

Don’t lose out on fees: costs budgeting and how to maximise recovery on assessment

Location:       Inner Temple Hall, London EC4Y 7HL

Speakers:      Senior Costs Judge Gorden-Saker, PJ Kirby QC (Hardwicke Chambers), Mitesh Modha (Kain-Knight Costs Lawyers) and Seamus Smyth (Carter Lemon Camerons)

Tuesday 13 January 2015 at Herbert Smith Freehills

Michael Fealy QC – One Essex Court Chambers

Michael Fealy QC will discuss contractual termination.

All members and their guests are invited to the Annual Dinner of the Association which will be held at the Law Society on Wednesday 26 November 2014.

We are honoured that Lord Justice Jackson has agreed to speak and to make the evening go with a swing, Ali Sephton, singer songwriter, will entertain us after dinner on piano and vocals.

We are delighted to announce the details of the next series of LSLA lectures which will constitute talks by eminent practitioners on topical subjects of legal interest.

Monday 17 November 2014 at Hogan Lovells
“Cross-Examination: A Collaborative Approach”
Clive Freedman QC – 7 King’s Bench Walk Chambers

Kindly hosted by Stewarts Law LLP, we are pleased to announce the details of a Junior LSLA Workshop as part of our series of events targeted at junior members of the profession.

Thursday 18 September

Clients are from Mars and Solicitors are from Venus 

Practical Guidance on how to bring and defend a relief from sanctions application 

Fingers on Buzzers...

Kindly hosted by Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP, the quiz night is aimed at encouraging contact and interaction between junior civil litigators and barristers, and provides the perfect opportunity to prove that you are more knowledgeable than your peers in the legal profession.

Champagne Reception sponsored by Transperfect Legal Solutions – 7:00pm

Dinner served – 8:00pm

All members and their guests are invited to the Junior LSLA Autumn Bash which will be held at The Crypt, a Bleeding Heart Restaurant, on Wednesday 23 October 2013.

How To Get An Injunction And What To Do If You Are On The Receiving End
Sue Prevezer QC (Deputy High Court Judge), Iain MacWhannel (3 Paper Buildings), Alex Sciannaca (Hogan Lovells LLP), and Sarah Long (J.P. Morgan).

Them Jo Reeve (BDO), Lisa Burton (UNIFIED), Rebecca Loveridge (Fountain Court)

An informal, practical guide to the multitude of issues arising from disclosure, including difficulties encountered where dealing with questions of privilege and common pitfalls to dodge.

How to Establish a Claim in Fraud

Please join us for a fascinating seminar on the establishment of claims in fraud. The discussion, led by Derrick Dale QC of Fountain Court Chambers, will focus on the practical issues to be aware of when bringing or defending fraud claims and promises to offer intriguing insight into the tests applied by the Court and the role of inference.